Pivot to Colorado
There’s a vibrant tech scene happening in Colorado. And we’re looking for the best and brightest to help us shape its exciting future.
There’s a vibrant tech scene happening in Colorado. And we’re looking for the best and brightest to help us shape its exciting future.
We’re a visionary group of innovators who are passionate about building up our community, our business, and our teams. We’re looking for additional top talent to join us in Denver and be a part of the best tech community in the nation.
If you’re considering a move, it’s good to know how Denver stacks up against some of the other thriving tech meccas across the country. Compare your city below for some of the most compelling reasons to make the pivot—from housing prices, cost of living and even the extra Vitamin D you can expect to get thanks to all our Colorado sunshine.
| Denver vs. San Francisco | Denver | San Francisco |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $4,128 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $1,263,813 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 44% higher |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 75.21 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 160 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 33 min |
| Denver vs. Los Angeles | Denver | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $4,128 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $827,579 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 24% higher |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 64.79 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 147 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 31 min |
| Denver vs. Austin | Denver | Austin |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | 1520 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | 347906 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 12% LOWER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 63.66 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 115 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 24 min |
| Denver vs. New York | Denver | New York |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $5,102 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $2,200,000 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 56% HIGHER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 68.87 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 107 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 41 min |
| Denver vs. Chicago | Denver | Chicago |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $2,210 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $513,821 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 7% HIGHER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 63.33 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 84 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 35 |
| Denver vs. Atlanta | Denver | Atlanta |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $1,215 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $365,726 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 9% LOWER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 56.47 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 110 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 27 min |
| Denver vs. Tampa | Denver | Tampa |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $1,020 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $259,172 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 24% LOWER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 24.69 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 101 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 25 min |
| Denver vs. Seattle | Denver | Seattle |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $2,724 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $826,200 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 29% HIGHER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 77.97 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 58 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 28 min |
| Denver vs. Salt Lake City | Denver | Salt Lake City |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $1,297 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $395,599 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 11% LOWER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | N/A |
| Sunny days | 115 | 125 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | N/A |
| Denver vs. Charlotte | Denver | Charlotte |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $1,214 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $307,320 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 15% LOWER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 40.67 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 109 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 26 min |
| Denver vs. Washington DC | Denver | Washington DC |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $3,128 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $1,012,727 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 31% HIGHER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 71.23 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 96 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 30 min |
| Denver vs. Boston | Denver | Boston |
|---|---|---|
| Median one month rent (2 BR apartment) | $1,538 | $3,375 |
| Median home price (3 BR, 2 BA) | $501,929 | $714,900 |
| Cost of living % compared to Denver | ----- | 25% HIGHER |
| Public transportation ranking | 65.98 | 77.84 |
| Sunny days | 115 | 98 |
| Average commute time | 25 min | 31 min |
Average tech salary – https://www.business.org/business/startup/highesttech-salaries/
Average Rent, median home Price, cost of living- https://www.nerdwallet.com/cost-of-living-calculator/compare/anchorage-ak-vs-denver-co and https://money.cnn.com/calculator/pf/cost-of-living/index.html
Public transportation – https://wallethub.com/edu/cities-with-the-best-worst-public-transportation/65028/
Clear days – https://www.currentresults.com/Weather/US/average-annual-sunshine-by-city.php
Average commute – https://www.indexmundi.com/facts/united-states/quick-facts/cities/rank/average-commute-time
Our state is already full of success stories from those who have made their tech career pivot to Colorado. Hear from them how the technology industry is flourishing in the Centennial State.
"Tired of Delphic debates and feigned friendship, I looked beyond the Bay for my first software engineering job. Denver offered diverse industry, top-notch food without breaking the bank, and exploration to seven bordering states. Six months into the move, my fear that moving to a smaller tech community would pigeon-hole me in Full-Stack was allayed when my team began rebuilding Gusto’s data infrastructure."
"I relocated to Colorado to take advantage of all the outdoor opportunities, lower cost of living, and established technology industry. Denver is fast becoming a central tech hub of the west and there is a vibrant energy that makes it an exciting city to be a part of. Having access to incredible biking, skiing, and hiking year round and all within less than an hour of Denver made moving here an easy decision."
"The Denver Tech scene is unique in that everyone is inter-connected, always willing to help, and pay it forward. There's a broad spectrum of companies here in terms of scale and a diverse talent pool."
"With a background in cognition and neuroscience, I have a passion for the intersection of human interactions and technology. The way we shop is fundamentally changing with the evolution of technology and Ibotta is disrupting the way retailers and shoppers interact. It's exciting to be part of the these changes. As a Product Manager, I have the ability to make an impact on how shoppers interact with our app. Bonus, I get to walk or bike to work!"
There’s no denying Colorado’s hot right now. But it’s not just the outdoors, incredible skiing, professional sports, craft beer, awesome food or laid back attitude drawing newbies. There is opportunity. Lots of it. Backed by huge investments being made in tech everyday. Tap into it.